No rescue without rescuers

Are you interested in high angle rope
rescue, flood and storm response and swift water rescue? Do
you have a sense of community service, live locally and have
plenty of get up and go?

A recruitment drive is underway
to find new members for the Palmerston North Rescue
Emergency Support Team (REST). The team supports emergency
rescue services locally, within the Manawatū and, when
we’re called upon, nationally.

“Being fit and healthy helps but you don’t need to
be a sporty type,” says Graeme, “it’s more about mind
over matter. You can have a look at our Facebook page to see
the type of work we do.”

All members receive training
and complete NZQA National Certificates, Tertiary
Certificates and up to five industry certificates in Rescue.
Service members provide rescue support for at least 80 hours
per year and need to be available to train weekly, often on
weekends, says Graeme.

“Our team has a really proud
record of being one of the best teams in the country,
collecting numerous awards. This takes dedication and
commitment.”

If you want to find out more then come
along to the open night on 2 September 2014 at 7pm
(meet on the steps in front of the Council
Administration Building).

You can download an application
form from pncc.govt.nz, or pick one up at the open
night. Applications close on 12 September 2014.

Graeme
McIntyre says all applications are assessed and applicants
are interviewed. Those who make it through the interview
process will then need to attend a training camp on the 3-5
October 2014and following that weekend successful candidates
will be
announced.

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